Canal falls are vertical drops constructed in canals when the natural ground slope is steeper than the designed canal slope. They allow the canal slope to be maintained without excessive filling. Different types of canal falls include ogee falls with gradual convex/concave surfaces, rapid falls with long sloping walls, stepped falls with vertical steps, and vertical falls where water falls into a cistern below. The type of fall used depends on the ground conditions and needed slope adjustment. Falls dissipate energy and protect canal beds and sides from erosion.